Bovington Camp

Bovington Camp
Near Dorchester
Tank Training Area
Bovington Camp is located in Dorset
Bovington Camp
Bovington Camp
Location within Dorset
Coordinates50°42′N 2°14′W / 50.70°N 02.24°W / 50.70; -02.24
TypeBarracks
Site information
OwnerMinistry of Defence
Operator British Army
Site history
Built1899
Built forWar Office
In use1899–present

Bovington Camp (/ˈbɒvɪŋtən/) is a British Army military base in Dorset, South West England. Together with Lulworth Camp it forms part of Bovington Garrison.

The garrison is home to The Armour Centre and contains two barracks complexes and two forest and heathland training areas that support Phase Two training for soldiers of the Royal Armoured Corps and trade training for the Household Cavalry Regiment as well as other armoured units. It also houses The Tank Museum on its property.